Alendronic acid Prescribing at HILLCREST SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
346
Total Quantity
1,556
NHS Cost
£367
vs National Avg
-53.9%

HILLCREST SURGERY prescribed 346 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £367 to the NHS. This is 53.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items346
Total Quantity1,556
Total NHS Cost£367
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-53.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice346 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-53.9% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.